Say Cheese
Illustrated by Marjorie Crosby-Fairall
Maxwell Mouse the photographer is trying to take school photos at South Furriest Public School. But some students just won’t stay still! And others won’t look at the camera! Can Maxwell get all of the students to ‘Say Cheese’?
Leonard Doesn’t Dance
Illustrated by Judy Watson
All the birds are excited about the Big Beaky Bird Ball — except Leonard. His warble-warble waltz with the magpies is more wobble-wobble, and his caw-caw can-can with the crows is a can’t-can’t. The puffins are prancing, the rosellas are rocking and you should see the flamingo go-go-go! Everyone is jumping and jiving, but not Leonard.
Leonard doesn’t dance.
Then an expected encounter changes everything …
A toe-tapping story about finding your own rhythm.
My Friend Fred
Illustrated by A. Yi
My friend Fred eats dog food for breakfast.
I think dog food is disgusting.
My friend Fred howls at the moon.
I don’t know why.
He does a lot of funny things. But even though we are different, Fred is my best friend.
- Winner of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year: Early Childhood, 2020
It’s a Story, Rory!
Illustrated by David Legge
‘Hey, Milly, why are we on this blank page?’
‘It won’t be blank for long. We’re going to be in a story, Rory!’
Rory has never been in a story before and he’s not quite sure how one works. Luckily, he and his friend Milly have a helpful voice on the page to guide them (that’s me — the narrator!) as they encounter an exciting plot, spectacular settings and some very funny characters.
So, open the cover and discover the amazing world of storytelling with the award-winning creators of Parsley Rabbit’s Book about Books.
A Very Quacky Christmas
Illustrated by Ann James
We wish you a quacky Christmas…
Samantha Duck is getting ready for Christmas. ‘I’m going to give presents
to animals all over the world!’
Her friend Sebastian tells her not to bother. ‘Christmas is not for animals,’ he says.
But with the help of her farmyard friends, Samantha sets out to prove that Christmas is for everyone.
A joyous tale of giving and sharing from two award-winning Australian creators.
The Fearsome, Frightening,
Ferocious Box
Illustrated by David Legge
At first your eyes will not believe,
Such terrors they can scarce conceive,
But come, look closely; you will see
Horrific creatures just like me.
Open the box, if you dare,
But danger lies within: beware!
From the award-winning duo who brought you Kisses for Daddy and Captain Crabclaw’s Crew comes a fearsome, frightening, ferocious tale for the very brave of heart…
- Children’s Book Council of Australia Notable Book 2014
- Honour Book, KOALA Awards 2015
- Shortlisted REAL children’s choice awards (NSW, Vic, ACT, NT) 2016
‘A clever, fun, original and visually-beautiful picture book—kids will love the suspense, the seeking-and-finding and the really funny ending’—Kids Book Review
Goodnight, Mice!
Illustrated by Judy Watson
Kiss Dad once,
Cuddle Mum twice,
‘Goodnight, Mum and Dad.’
‘Goodnight, mice.’
It’s time to say goodnight — but the four cheeky mice skittering, scampering and scurrying to bed don’t seem very sleepy!
This warm, affectionate story is the perfect bedtime book for the whole family to share.
- Winner: Prime Minister’s Literary Award 2012
- Children’s Book Council of Australia Notable Book 2012
‘utterly flawless use of rich and poetic language … a bedtime story to read aloud with gusto, to delight in and to savour. Very highly recommended’—Sydney’s Child
A Rat in a Stripy Sock
Illustrated by David Francis
A rain-swept day…
A heart-lifting flash of colour!
A story about the joy to be had in life’s simplest pleasures—especially when they are
shared—and finding happiness in the most unexpected places.
- Honour Book, KOALA Awards 2012
- Shortlisted REAL children’s choice awards (NSW, Vic, ACT, NT) 2012
- Children’s Book Council of Australia Notable Book 2011
‘a charmer of the first order’—Magpies
Captain Crabclaw’s Crew
Illustrated by David Legge
‘Shivering shellfish,’ Captain Crabclaw said proudly as he admired his brand-new pirate ship, the Speedy Squid. ‘Now all I need is a fearsome crew…’
But Captain Crabclaw didn’t expect to sail in search of treasure with a duck…and an elephant…and a giraffe…and a cow…and a chicken!
It’s hoist the mainsail and anchors aweigh with the most unusual pirate crew the high seas have ever seen! This rollicking tale of swashbuckling and scrambled eggs will delight landlubbers young and old.
- Shortlisted REAL children’s choice awards (NSW, Vic, ACT, NT) 2012
- Children’s Book Council of Australia Notable Book 2010
‘This rollicking tale with its infectious repetition and big bold innovative illustrations will delight landlubbers everywhere’—Good Reading
Parsley Rabbit’s Book about Books
Illustrated by David Legge
- Winner of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year: Eve Pownall Award, 2008
- Books Alive Great Read 2008
- Galley Club Award winner 2008
An exciting introduction to the wonderful world of…books, of course! Celebrate the joy of reading and begin a lifelong love of books with the remarkably clever and handsome Parsley Rabbit.
‘a stimulating, entertaining, informative gem’—Sunday Tasmanian
‘a funny and fantastic ride through the world of books to bring out the reader in all of us’—Adelaide Advertiser
Kisses for Daddy
Illustrated by David Legge
- Children’s Book Council of Australia Honour Book, 2006
- Books Alive Great Read 2007
It’s time for bed, but Baby Bear is grumbly.
‘What about a big bear kiss for me?’ says Dad.
‘No!’ says Baby Bear. ‘No kiss for Daddy.’
‘a delightful, fun-loving bedtime read’—Reading Time